War Wednesday shows Gen Botha holding key Boer position
Gen Botha, with four guns, holds a strong siting overlooking the eastern sector as Huller’s army endures heavy shell fire. Boers derail a Pretoria line train injuring several, while Botha redeploys to block a British northward advance from Lydenburg. Natives harass Botha’s rear amid cattle looting. The Morrison in Ladybrand relief noted.
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Botha
Huller
Pretoria
Erate Fabrieken
Bothaa
Lydenburg
Gorrison
Ladybrand
The Row in China and India Troops to Pekin
The Fourth Brigade of India troops ordered to proceed to China. America tells Russia she will withdraw troops after Russia pulls back. British press praises despatch from India while Tessian press warns of further complications beyond Pekin. Lord Woolsley reports on the see Birtick Coast defences.
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India
China
America
Russia
Pekin
Li Hang Chang
Tessian
Breslong Blacks Surrounded After Wool Shed Firing Incident
Breslong Blacks were fired upon at Wombraumurm Woolshed and pursued three miles from Naundle. Police have completely surrounded them, curbing potential escape. Authorities warn residents to avoid the area as the standoff continues.
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Breslong
Wombraumurm
Mandurama Contract Shifts Gear to Mount Boppy
Wright Heaton and Co of Cowra secure contract from Gallimont Company to move machinery to Mount Boppy. Local teamsters formerly handled all carrying. A new railway weigh-bridge nears completion with several men employed, boosting station business convenience. Tennis club reports meeting last Friday electing officers and a selection committee. Fox sightings reported near Mandurama, including a 3ft 6in specimen shot at Bradgate Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Whitney
W. King
Miss King
M. Walkom
Poole
Gardiner
Fagan
T. H. Rowlands
Mandurama
Bradgate Park
Healey
Trinity College Exam Results at Mount St Joseph Convent
The Trinity College exam results for Theory of Morality at Mount St Joseph Convent of Mercy Careour list students and marks. Honours include Alyse M Gardiner and Alice Byrne with high scores, while Edith Mary Curry and Nellie Miller also posted notable results among many named students.
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Hell
Mount St. Joseph Convent of Mercy
Careour
Istenventre
Presbyterian Church Conversazione Echoes Joy at Academy of Magic
The annual Conversazione of the Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd on Wednesday night at the Academy of Magic. Miss Kenworthy led an overture, various soloists and the choir performed, and applause greeted many contributions including the National Anthem at the close.
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Presbyterian Church
Academy of Magic
Wong
Goudie
Miss Francia
Pulaski's Banner
Mra
Roesthorne
Miss Fox
Shepherds
Misa A. Fox
Mira Trane
Norman Fox
Kk. W. ‘Fiddy
Band of Hope meeting in Presbyterian Church draws large turnout
The Band of Hope held a Friday evening meeting at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. J Goudie presiding. A varied program included choruses, dialogues, readings, and moral lessons, ending with the hymn Rescue the Perishing and a prayer by the chairman. Federal Capital plan details were shown, outlining Carooar-Garland Territory boundaries and the proposed site between Lyndhurst and Mandurama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band of Hope
Presbyterian Church
J Goudie
Little Robin Red Breant
Horner
Jack Gilbert
Myce Hobson
Garda Poole
Sack Smith
Fred Hobson
Mother's
Clara Brayne
Bay
Papa P
Amy Birrel
Open Column Opinion On Hospital Management Therapy
A reader voices disagreement with Old Sport about hospital governance. The writer argues Government and public oversight share responsibility for systemic waste, faults in leadership, and mismanagement in wards and kitchens. Suggests strong decisive women as ward managers to curb extravagance and improve capital work.
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THF
Sraj
Fragmented 19th century notices from Sydney office
The text mixes scattered items about a fatality at a Mr Geo site, social events, travel cheap excursions to Sydney, a commercial manager, goods seized and delivered to a Receiver, and various questions about locals and stores. It mentions Crown Creek deliveries, Mounted Infantry questions, and mentions names like Mandozama Storekeepers and Goriows, with a Sydney address at 16 O'Connell Street.
Federal Capital in Western District Letter to editor
A letter from J. M. Kenny argues the federal capital should be in the Western district due to rail links climate water supply and drainage advantages. The writer attributes misattribution of a Sydney Mail article to Mr Biddolph and suggests cross references with Carcoar Garland site reports.
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the Evening News
Evening News
Southern and Western Railways
Dubbo
Werrin Creek
Condobolin
Broken Hill
South Australia
Queensland
Ital
South Astralia
Australia
J. M. Kenny
Kelly
Sydney Mail
Carcoar-Garland Federal
Townaman
Biddolph
Mail
CARCOAR DETAILS OF SOUTH AFRICA WAR REPORTS
Steady rain slows activity as letters arrive from South Africa duck. Laybern Ig Smith with the Australian Bushmen face action at Rustenburg. Dick Lonche under Gen Broadwood pursues De Wet. De Wet cited for gallantry in despatches.
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South Africa
Laybern
Ig Smith
Rustenberg
Dick Lonche
Gen. Broadwood
de Wet
Twes
Notable Shootings Near Wallabadah Reported
Report from Superintendent Casey in Morrorondi describes three civilians attacked by offenders near Wallabadah. Offenders fired from behind a log. one civilian went to find Queenslanders. On arrival offenders had fled and robbed an abandoned property. Police close to Wallabadah. Jimmy Governor offered to surrender if his wife was sent to him. Queensland trackers pursued cabins between Wallabadah and Crawney Pass on Monday.
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Casey
Morrorondi
Wallabadah
Jimmy Covernor
Queensland
Crawney Pasa
Letter on A.M.LP Society extend Australasia operations
A long letter from Budely to ALMP Society members signed by J P Abbott chairman is published in digest form. It notes a recent meeting where voting favored amendments by 119 500 to 29 800 mostly via proxies. The board plans a member referendum with papers posted, while Australian affairs are run by seven boards and directors, most of whom favor the extension.
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Budely
ALM
P. Soey
J. P. Abbott
Dha
A.M P Society
Auatealia
England
Tennis match at Woodstock earns warm praise for host Purcell
Carcoar members Shedden Derwin and Short joined Woodstock Cowra players Parcell Piddington Smith for a four handed game on Purcell's private court. Despite wind and showers the visitors fell 10 sets 80 games to 6 sets 86. A sumptous dinner followed with hearty toasts and thanks.
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Carcoar Tennis Club
Messrs Shedden
Derwin
Short
Woodstock
Messrs
A. Parcell
Piddington and Smith
Cowra
Carcour
Woodstuck-Cowra
Sydney
Purcell
Proby Connor Shedden
Mr. Smith
Purrell
Carcoar
Webbers Vitadatio Promises Nervous System Toning
An advertisement touts Webbers Vitadatio as a pure herbal blood mixture claimed to tonify the nervous system and purge impurities. Testimonial from Edwin Service of Linthorpe Newtown credits recovery from brain congestion after long illness and heavy study, recommending Vitadatio for office workers and stressed individuals. Prices listed and distributors named for Australasia and beyond with office and contact details.
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A. Palmer
Sin
Jogo
New Zealand
Vitadallo
Tam
Les
Ainocaly
Edwin . Service
Linthorpe
Newtown
Lance Simm
Swann
Twilian
A. Pauwer
Australasia
India
Ceylon
Japan
Pitter
Sydney
W. Weaver
Launceston
Tasmania
Mining Notes on Mandurama and Surrounding Mines
Mineral reports from Mandurama and Mount McDonald detail chlorination upgrades at Junction Mine and rising yields at Eureka and Queen Mine under 9 Hongkong Co. Best ore flows from 240 and 150 ft levels. 300% drive extends along a large reef. Woods' Flat miners extract ore near Mount McDonald while Bur Tasker Copper Mine ships to Blayney Smelting Co. Gold output last year reached 220,758 pounds value. West Australia output summaries India's eight months.
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Mount Mcdonald
Eureka and Queen
Hongkong Co
Sooks
Eoroke Ming
Mi'burn
Woods’ Flat
Woodstock
Blayney Smelting Co
Sydney Mail
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Lord
The
Careoar Chronicle
Trinity College
Ladier
Federal Capital
Monty Callen
Platta
Lyndhurst Football Club
McCloskeys
Je M. Smith
Crown Creek
Old Keeger
Steyn
Mandozama
Millthorpala
Goriows
Faulding
Adatralavis
O'Connall Street
the Brosong Blacks
A.m.lp. Society
Webbers Vitadatio
Junction
Warraderry
Bai
Goa
Brien
Par
Belek
Cruthing
West Australia
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